Walk to Shore & Eats: Surfside Beach Gem w/ Deck

Reviews

• 4/5

  There are pros and cons of this stay. Overall it was great, our family enjoyed our stay very much. The water is always yucky at the beach. For anyone traveling here in the future, that's how it is! Bring your own water to boil, drink and brush teeth. Showering, you have no choice, but you'll live. Pros: very good location, steps away from the beach which made it easy to go back to the house if we forgot something. The host was super friendly and had amazing communication the whole time. The house had 3 bathrooms and 3 bedrooms which was perfect for our family. Porch had a beautiful view. House is decorated very nice and organized. Free smart TV and games were utilized and thoroughly enjoyed. Complimentary coffee was also enjoyed.Cons: although a grill was provided, it was dirty and broken (we were still able to use it). A couple door knobs were almost falling off in the house. The AC wasn't adjustable at all. Set at a constant 72. The floors were a little dirty upon arrival. The water stinks and you have to bring your own water to drink, boil and brush teeth (we knew this beforehand, but its still yucky).

  *This review was originally posted on Vrbo

  Manager's Response:

  From the Owner: Hello Danielle! I’m saddened to hear about the barbecue—it was brand new, purchased just two months ago at the beginning of the season. As for the floors, I’ll definitely follow up with housekeeping. They were just installed in February of this year, so there shouldn’t be any residue.
  Regarding the water situation, I’m fully aware—it’s an ongoing issue with the City of Surfside Beach, and they are working to resolve it. I also make sure to inform all guests in the welcome text to bring bottled water."

• Perfect house for our big family!

  5/5

  We stayed at this house in June 2025. We loved the home. It accommodated our family of 7. The elevator was a game changer for a large HEB order. The house was clean and very nicely decorated. Perfect location just steps away from the beach. The kids enjoyed playing the board games provided. We will be back!

• Host Admitted 'Huge Issue' with Water, Our Family Got Sick

  1/5

  `Our stay was ruined by a severe and undisclosed issue with the property's water supply. From the moment we arrived, all taps emitted a strong, sewage-like odor, making the water unusable for drinking, cooking, or even washing our hands without the smell lingering.

  When we contacted the local host, she admitted in a text message that this was a known and "huge issue" affecting the property. This critical safety information was never disclosed to us before booking.

  The unsanitary conditions had a direct impact on our family's health. Our young son developed a fever and had to be taken to a medical provider during our stay. I also became sick and required an urgent care visit immediately after we returned home.

  Most disappointing was the response from Evolve. Despite providing them with the host's own admission of the "huge issue" and our medical documentation, they refused to take any meaningful responsibility for the hazardous conditions. They downplayed the severity of the problem and ultimately denied our claim for a refund.

  A vacation should be a safe experience. This property was not safe, and the lack of accountability from the management company was appalling. We cannot recommend this property to any family. Please be aware of what you are booking.`

  Manager's Response:

  Hi Srikanth, thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. I’m truly sorry to hear that your experience didn’t meet expectations, and I wanted to offer some context that may be helpful:
  - The home receives water from the City of Surfside Beach, and any irregularities in the supply would be related to the municipal system rather than the property itself. We’re sorry if it impacted your stay in any way.
  - To support water quality and guest comfort, the home is equipped with a whole-house filtration system, along with a reverse osmosis system at the kitchen sink for drinking water.
  - We're very sorry to hear that your child wasn't feeling well during your trip. That’s always tough, especially while traveling. We sincerely hope everyone is doing better now.
  - We also noticed that you chose to extend your visit, and we appreciate the time you spent in the home. If anything had felt off while you were there, we would have gladly tried to address it in the moment.
  We truly care about creating a positive guest experience and appreciate the opportunity to provide some clarification. Thank you again for your stay and your review.

• Spring break trip

  5/5

  We had an amazing stay! Everything was amazing and I highly recommend staying at this beautiful house!

  *This review was originally posted on Vrbo

• Perfect beach house, steps from the beach

  5/5

  This beach house was perfect for my little crew. Steps from the beach, and the house came with plenty of towels and full prepped for guest! Cant wait to book again. The host was great and provided plenty of instructions throughout our stay. The neighborhood was quiet and perfect.

  Note: be sure to bring plenty of water to cook with and drink.

  *This review was originally posted on Vrbo